Jeff Goldblum Denied Restraining Order Against Stalker

'Independence Day' actor Jeff Goldblum is a little bit worried. Early Friday, the actor's lawyer went to court and asked for a restraining order against a woman who's been stalking him since 2001, TMZ.com reports. The woman, Linda Ransom, is days away from being released from a mental institution where she's been since 2009 after being declared incompetent.

The judge hearing the case decided to refuse the request; he said Goldblum would have to wait for her to make a new threat before he could issue a restraining order. Ransom has been previously arrested five times for trespassing and stalking.

Goldblum had a prior restraining order against her but it expired while she was institutionalized. He was recently notified her release date was approaching and asked his lawyer to request an updated order.

The actor currently stars alongside Rachel McAdams, Harrison Ford and Diane Keaton in the comedy film 'Morning Glory.' He also recently starred as Detective Zach Nichols in the ninth season of 'Law & Order: Criminal Intent.'